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Coronavirus and the Restaurant Industry: What the Data Shows

Black Box Intelligence | 03.10.2020
Industry News Read

Black Box Intelligence Conducting Free Daily Sales and Traffic Survey for Restaurant Operators

Black Box Intelligence | 03.26.2020
Industry News Read
The restaurant industry is finding ways to support the communities in which they operate in the midst of the global pandemic crisis.

Restaurant Industry Shows True Colors through Serving Communities during Pandemic

Black Box Intelligence | 03.20.2020
Thought Leadership Read

Yes – I Still Wish I Could Buy Restaurant Stocks Right Now

Wally Doolin, Chairman & Co-Founder, Black Box Intelligence | 03.13.2020
Thought Leadership Read

A Letter to Our Clients from Kelli Valade

Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, Black Box Intelligence | 03.12.2020
Thought Leadership Read

To-go Sales Fueling Restaurant Sales but Not Sentiment – What’s the Catch?

Black Box Intelligence | 03.12.2020
Guest Sentiment Read

February Sales Show No Impact of Coronavirus; Yet

Black Box Intelligence | 03.5.2020
Industry Snapshot Read
Cafe Momentum employs young people that have previously been detained. A few of them share their story at the 2020 Global Best Practices Conference.

Café Momentum: How this Restaurant is Changing Lives

Black Box Intelligence | 02.20.2020
Industry Workforce Read

Restaurants Start Year Strong with Positive Service Sentiment & Sales

Black Box Intelligence | 02.12.2020
Guest Sentiment Read

Weather Pushes Restaurants to Best Sales Growth in Four Years

Black Box Intelligence | 02.6.2020
Industry Snapshot Read

Leading Restaurants Recognized and Honored at the Global Best Practices Conference

Black Box Intelligence | 01.30.2020
Industry News Read

Rising Guest Expectations Contribute to Waning Guest Sentiment

Black Box Intelligence | 01.15.2020
Guest Sentiment Read

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